The Crystal City Javelinas scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Cigarroa as Crystal City made off with a 86-61 victory. That 86-61 margin sets a new team best for Crystal City this season.
Crystal City's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Mata, who scored 24 points. The matchup was Mata's third in a row with at least ten points. Christopher Mena was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with eight assists and four steals.
The win (which was Crystal City's third in a row) raised their record to 8-8. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.3 points per game. As for Cigarroa, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crystal City will face off against Jourdanton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Texas (Jourdanton is ranked 865th, while Crystal City is ranked 843rd). Cigarroa's road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Augustine at 3:00 p.m. on December 21st.
